{"id":16632,"date":"2026-03-09T06:23:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/?p=16632"},"modified":"2026-08-01T08:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T08:18:59","slug":"usep-strengthens-international-research-presence-through-biology-presentations-at-usc-symposium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/2026\/03\/09\/usep-strengthens-international-research-presence-through-biology-presentations-at-usc-symposium\/","title":{"rendered":"USeP strengthens international research presence through biology presentations at USC symposium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><b>The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Animal Science, proudly joined the global research community at the 2nd International Agri-Life and Bioresource Sciences Symposium hosted by the University of San Carlos, Talamban, Cebu City, last February 26\u201327, 2026, centered on the theme \u201cGreen Frontiers: Advancing Agri-Life and Bioresource Technologies.\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>This premier gathering brought together researchers, scientists, and academic institutions dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific discovery and the implementation of sustainable solutions for global ecosystems.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Representing the USeP community were three faculty members\u2014Dr. Cindy Abas, Dr. Marnie Grace I. Sonico, and Mr. Daryl S. Salas\u2014who served as mentors to four students: Ms. Joyce Mariele C. Romero, Ms. Khria Junaza, Ms. Janelle Joyce D. Cipriano, and Ms. Christian Joy E. Lape. Together, they presented the following scientific studies:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>\u201cEndoparasitic Nematodes Isolated from Terrestrial Snails among Selected Ornamental Plants Nurseries in Tagum City,\u201d presented by Ms. Joyce Mariele C. Romero with adviser Dr. Marnie Grace I. Sonico.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b> \u201cPygmy Grasshoppers in Mount Talomo, Davao City, Philippines,\u201d presented by Ms. Khria Junaza with adviser Mr. Daryl S. Salas.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b> \u201cBat Diversity in Talomo Sibulan, Davao City, Philippines,\u201d presented by Ms. Janelle Joyce D. Cipriano with adviser Mr. Daryl S. Salas.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b> \u201cTerrestrial Snails in Selected Nurseries of Ornamental Plants in Panabo City, Davao del Norte,\u201d presented by Ms. Christian Joy E. Lape with adviser Dr. Cindy Abas.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Behind these successful presentations lies the dedicated mentorship of Dr. Cindy Abas, Dr. Marnie Grace I. Sonico, and Mr. Daryl S. Salas, whose guidance was instrumental in shaping the confidence, discipline, and scientific rigor of their students. Their commitment reflects USeP\u2019s enduring mission to nurture research excellence and innovation.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>More than an academic engagement, USeP\u2019s participation in this international event is a living testament to its steadfast commitment to advancing the scientific world. This milestone highlights the dedication of our students and faculty members in pursuing excellence and upholding the vision of becoming a premier research university.<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Congratulations to our Biology community for raising the USeP banner on the international stage! <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>#USePCARES <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>#WeBuildDreamsWithoutLimits <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>#USePCASNaturalSciencesDepartment<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>#USePBSBio<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Animal Science, proudly joined the global research&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":16633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16632","post","type-post","status-publish","format-gallery","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","post_format-post-format-gallery"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16632","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16632"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16632\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16640,"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16632\/revisions\/16640"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16632"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16632"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usep.edu.ph\/cas\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16632"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}